Atlanta residents can expect a mix of sunshine and showers in the upcoming week, according to the latest weather forecasts. The National Weather Service predicts a 20 percent chance of brief showers ending before 9am today. The skies will clear up to give way to partial sunshine, with temperatures peaking at a warm 76 degrees. A light westerly breeze will flow through the day, with occasional gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Tonight's forecast suggests mostly clear skies, setting the stage for a mild evening with a low at around 53 degrees. The wind will hang in the air at around 5 mph, hailing from the northwest. Sunday will carry the sunny trend forward, with a comfortable high of around 71 degrees, while the approach of Monday brings a similar weather pattern, followed by a slight increase in cloudiness by nightfall.
However, the temperate climate will shift come Tuesday as a 60 percent chance of showers is expected, mainly after 1 pm. Cloudiness will be prevalent, with daytime temperatures hovering near 70 degrees. Moving into Tuesday evening, showers could escalate to a thunderstorm, with an 80 percent probability, and lows settling around 58 degrees.
The probability of wet weather extends into midweek, with Wednesday facing a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly cloudy conditions, with the high again near 69 degrees. The chances for precipitation taper off before Thursday, with Thanksgiving Day set to be sunny and cooler with highs around the more brisk 55 degrees. Clear skies continue into the end of the week, promising a bright, if slightly chilly, Friday outlook with a high in the mid-50s.
